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Research in Marketing

In the Department of Marketing, we have a vibrant research culture with two specialisms: Market Dynamics and Consumer Research.

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Our Research

At Lancaster, we have one of the largest groups of marketing academics in the UK. We disseminate our research through top international journals, and through international, interdisciplinary conference presentations.

Many of our researchers work closely with marketing practitioners to ensure our research is engaging and impactful for commercial and public-sector organisations.

We have two specialisms: Market Dynamics and Consumer Research.

Market Dynamics

Our Market Dynamics Research Group seeks to identify, understand and help solve complex organisational, national and global level challenges through the adoption of strategic market-driven theoretical lenses. Our research ethos is centred on a highly connected and engaged approach, working in collaboration with national and international private industry and public sector on the role of Artificial Intelligence, social/sustainable innovation, big data analytics, the future of vehicular mobility, and technology-led circular solutions.

Sustainable Innovation

Our research helps organisations create a more sustainable future

Marketing and Digital Strategy

Our research lies at the intersection of technological transformation and strategic design

Markets

We help to shape what markets are, what they can do, and what they can become

Design-Led Thinking

We investigate and utilise design-led approaches to shape organisational eco-systems and drive strategic value

Market Dynamics Accordion

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Consumer Research

We have a tradition of fostering expertise across consumers and consumption. This resulted in the launch of the Centre for Consumption Insights. Although our interests transcend many theoretical perspectives, they share a commitment to engaged scholarship and impact. This results in contributions to solving issues of social justice, vulnerable consumers, sustainable innovation, disability, health inequalities, and wellbeing. Our approach is embedded within the transformative consumer research ethos, utilising contemporary consumer culture theory, sociology, psychology and consumer marketing to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and application to create positive societal change.

Digital Consumption

We critically examine the changing lives of digital consumers amidst rapid accelerated technological change

Centre for Consumption insights

Our centre for excellence in consumer thinking is at the forefront of multidisciplinary research

Social Justice

We help shape a better, fairer society through collaborative research.

Health Inequality

Our research identifies and helps to reduce inequality to create a better future for all.

Consumer Research Accordion

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